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Night in the Tropics - 7/17/10

Guests were instantly transported to a tropical soiree filled with vibrant birds, delicious food, and island tunes during a Night in the Tropics at the National Aviary. Nearly 700 attendees dined under the stars on some of Pittsburgh’s best cuisine and celebrated inside the Aviary’s colorful jungle of more than 600 birds. Beforehand, guests mingling in the rose garden enjoyed shows starring a flock of macaws, parrots, and lorikeets. The performance “was a great experience and shows off the expert training experience of our staff,” says Laura Ellis, media relations manager for the National Aviary. The event, which aids the aviary’s education and wildlife conservation programs, grossed more than $40,000 through tickets, raffles, and the auction of a mural by local artist Ashley Hodder. “People had a lot of fun. They left with a great feeling about what the Aviary is doing now and what we have planned for the next year,” Ellis says.
Photography by Megan Wylie Ruffing